1996 Audi S6 vs. 2013 Honda Ridgeline
To start off, 2013 Honda Ridgeline is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Audi S6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Audi S6 would be higher. At 4,171 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Audi S6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Audi S6 (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2013 Honda Ridgeline. (247 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Audi S6 should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Ridgeline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Ridgeline weights approximately 287 kg more than 1996 Audi S6.
With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1996 Audi S6 (420 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Ridgeline. (335 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1996 Audi S6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Ridgeline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Audi S6 | 2013 Honda Ridgeline | |
| Make | Audi | Honda |
| Model | S6 | Ridgeline |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4171 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 2047 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5255 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1976 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1786 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3100 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.1 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.8 L/100km | 13.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 83 L |
